Abstract: A tie rack includes a mounting plate, a first side arm extending from the mounting plate, second side arm in a spaced apart, parallel relationship to the first side arm. A first mounting rod extends from the first side arm toward the second side arm, and a second mounting rod extends from the second side arm toward the first side arm. The second mounting rod has a distal end in a spaced apart relationship with the distal end of the first mounting rod. A drag rod extends between the first side arm and the second side arm in a spaced apart and parallel relationship to the first mounting rod and the second mounting rod such that when a tie is looped over one of the mounting rods with two portions of the tie extending therefrom, the two portions are extendable over one side of the drag rod.

Abstract: A training device having a concave ramp surface with a lower edge and an upper edge. The concave ramp surface has an angle of curvature greater than 90 degrees from the lower edge to the upper edge such that the ball traveling along the concave ramp surface from the lower edge to the upper edge is directed back over the lower edge. The angle of curvature of the concave ramp surface between the lower edge and the upper edge is variable between the first side and the second side of the body member.

Abstract: A cinch connector for connecting a cinch to a saddle. The cinch connector has a frame, a latch bar, and a tongue. The frame has a top frame member, a bottom frame member, and an intermediate frame member supported in a spaced apart, parallel relation to define a first strap receiving slot and a second strap receiving slot. The latch bar is pivotally connected to the bottom frame member and defines a catch receiving space. At least a portion of the latch bar is configured to be received through the ring of a buckle when the distal end of a catch of the buckle is disengaged from the ring so that the catch of the buckle may then be rotated through the catch receiving space of the latch bar to engage the ring of the buckle thereby capturing the latch bar to connect the cinch connector to the buckle. The tongue is pivotally connected to the bottom frame member and extendible to the intermediate frame member to fasten the strap to the cinch connector.

Abstract: An engine system comprising a secondary fuel source for providing a secondary fuel, a metering valve for delivering the secondary fuel at a substantially pre-determined rate, an air intake, and an internal combustion engine. The metering valve comprises a valve body and a selectively-adjustable static valve mechanism. The valve body is provided with a fuel inlet in fluid communication with the secondary fuel source to receive the secondary fuel from the secondary fuel source, a fuel outlet, and a fuel passage between the fuel inlet and the fuel outlet. The selectively-adjustable static valve mechanism is disposed within the fuel passage of the valve body. The air intake is in fluid communication with the fuel outlet of the metering valve to receive the secondary fuel from the metering valve to permit the secondary fuel to mix with air.

Abstract: A subsurface drainage assembly for directing fluid drainage from a surface is disclosed. The subsurface drainage assembly includes a plurality of drain structure panels linked together in a manner that permits movement of one drain structure panel relative to the adjacent drain structure panel. The drain structure panels have a laterally extensive backing grid and a plurality of spaced apart tubular support members projecting therefrom. The tubular support members are tapered so that the tubular support members are nestable with the tubular support members of an identical drain structure panel when the drain structure panels are stacked.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methodology for polymer grafting by a polysaccharide synthase and, more particularly, polymer grafting using the hyaluronate or chondroitin or heparin/heparosan synthases from Pasteurella, in order to create a variety of glycosaminoglycan oligosaccharides having a natural or chimeric or hybrid sugar structure with a targeted size that are substantially monodisperse in size.

Abstract: Improved compositions and processes for removing photoresists, polymers, post etch residues, and post oxygen ashing residues from interconnect, wafer level packaging, and printed circuit board substrates are disclosed. One process comprises contacting such substrates with mixtures containing an effective amount of organic ammonium compound(s); from about 2 to about 20 weight percent of oxammonium compound(s); optionally organic solvent(s); and water.

Abstract: A method for identifying compounds capable of targeting suppressed cancer cells, the method including the steps of comparing the response to a test compound of cancer cells grown on a suppressing cell support matrix which causes suppression of a malignant phenotype in a growing cancer cell and on a non-suppressing cell support matrix.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methodology for polymer grafting by a polysaccharide synthase and, more particularly, polymer grafting using the hyaluronate synthase from Pasteurella multocida. The present invention also relates to coatings for biomaterials wherein the coatings provide protective properties to the biomaterial and/or act as a bioadhesive. Such coatings could be applied to electrical devices, sensors, catheters and any device which may be contemplated for use within a mammal. The present invention further relates to drug delivery matrices which are biocompatible and may comprise combinations of a biomaterial or a bioadhesive and a medicament or a medicament-containing liposome. The biomaterial and/or bioadhesive is a hyaluronic acid polymer produced by a hyaluronate synthase from Pasteurella multocida.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chondroitin synthase gene and methods of making and using same. In more particular, but not by way of limitation, the present invention relates to a chondroitin synthase gene from Pasteurella multocida and methods of isolating and using same. Additionally, the present invention relates to the use of unsulfated chondroitin and its preparation, as well as conversion into modified versions such as dermatan sulfate and chondroitin sulfate polymers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an on-chip symmetric optical circuit having one or more integrally fabricated polarization rotators forming a monolithic, solid state polarization independent symmetric circuit. The symmetric optical circuit has at least one integrally fabricated rotator positioned in a plane of symmetry of at least one optical fiber, waveguide or circuit path of the symmetric optical circuit. The folded symmetric optical circuit may be for example a Mach-Zehnder type optical circuit or an arrayed waveguide grating optical circuit.

Abstract: A local area augmentation navigation system for determining the authenticity of the GPS signal. The system is provided with at least one reference station at a known location, a master station, a monitoring receiver, and a LAAS receiver. Each reference station receives a GPS signal from a GPS constellation and collects and outputs pseudo-range data from the GPS signal. The master station receives the pseudo-range data from the reference stations. The master station forms a correction message from the pseudo-range data and the known locations of the reference station. The master station broadcasts the correction message. The monitoring receiver receives the GPS signal from the GPS constellation and the correction message to determine the accuracy of at least one of the broadcasted correction message and the GPS signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a methodology for the isolation, purification and identification of peptide ligands presented by MHC positive cells. In particular, the methodology of the present invention relates to the isolation, purification and identification of these peptide ligands from soluble class I and class II MHC molecules which may be uninfected, infected, or tumorgenic. The methodology of the present invention broadly allows for these peptide ligands and their comcomittant source proteins thereof to be identified and used as markers for infected versus uninfected cells and/or tumorgenic versus nontumorgenic cells with said identification being useful for marking or targeting a cell for therapeutic treatment or priming the immune response against infected cells.

Abstract: A volumetric liquid crystal display for producing a three-dimensional image is disclosed. The volumetric liquid crystal display includes a volumetric image space having at least two layers of LCD sheeting wherein each layer of LCD sheeting is selectively energized to form image slices. At least one projection system projects at least one array of electromagnetic energy of one or more wavelengths to intersect the energized layer of LCD sheeting illuminating image slices. Successive illumination of image slices on the layers of LCD sheeting provides the appearance of a three-dimensional image. Embodiments and methods of controlling and fabricating a three-dimensional image are disclosed.

Abstract: The presently claimed and disclosed inventions relate, in general, to methods of radiation dosimetry and imaging using scintillation luminescence. More particularly, materials having a scintillation luminescence response to radiation that varies with total radiation dose received can be used for dosimetry monitoring, including, but not limited to nanoparticles for in vivo, real-time dosimetry. Energy-transfer nanocomposite materials as well as methods of making and using such materials in various applications including, but not limited to, in vivo radiation dosimetry and imaging, are disclosed. More particularly, the presently claimed and disclosed inventions relate to nanoparticle scintillation luminescence particles encapsulated in hosts of the general formula BaFX and BaFX:Eu2+ where X=Cl, Br and I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methodology for polymer grafting by a polysaccharide synthase and, more particularly, polymer grafting using the hyaluronate synthase from Pasteurella multocida.

Abstract: A method of increasing the production of a formation gas from a well bore penetrating a gas producing formation wherein the formation gas has a water content that results in the formation of condensate water from the formation gas as the formation gas passes up the well bore to the surface so as cause the condensate water to accumulate at the bottom of the well bore and impede the flow of formation gas into the well bore from the gas producing formation. The method includes injecting a volume of a diluent gas having a water content less than the water content of the formation gas into the well bore at a pressure sufficient to cause the diluent gas to mix with the formation gas in the well bore and dilute the formation gas but at a pressure insufficient to cause the diluent gas to invade the gas producing subterranean zone to produce a production gas which has a water content that substantially prevents the formation and deposition of condensate water as the production gas passes to the surface.

Abstract: A portable gate assembly for use in combination with a corral or holding pen to capture wild or renegade cows is disclosed. The portable gate assembly includes a frame defining a frame opening extending therethrough, the frame opening being sized such that the cow sought to be captured can pass therethrough. A gate is pivotally connected to the frame such that the gate is selectively movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position the gate is positioned in at least a portion of the frame opening such that the lower end of the gate is disposed a distance above the ground to permit at least a portion of the cows head to the position thereunder, in the second position the gate being moved inwardly and upwardly into the corral or holding pen and over the back of the cow when the cow moves through the frame opening and into the corral or holding pen.

Abstract: A flattened decorative bag having gussets which is convertible to a decorative bag for a basket which, when a basket is inserted therein, conforms to the shape of the basket. Methods of making and using a flattened decorative bag having gussets.